WhAtTt Is my Skin Type?

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Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive…… it can get overwhelming, am I right?

While I can’t for certain tell you what skin type you have without looking at your face under a magnifying lamp, there are some indicators and tests that you can do to determine exactly what type of skin you have.

It is important to know this so that you can treat you skin for what it needs, not what you may think it needs. For example, it is very important not to over exfoliate dry skin. Over exfoliating is telling your body that you need to reproduce and kill off dead skin cells faster, thus leading to more dry skin and at some point you’re going to start actually causing damage to your skin.

Anyway, I’ll go more in depth with skin types and how to manage them later… Let’s stick to identifying them for now!

1. Normal Skin

Almost even texture and tone

Very few noticeable problems

Small pores, barely visible

Natural healthy glow

2. Dry Skin

Scaly, flaky, dry or red patches

Tight

Small pores

Dull looking

More visible fine lines and wrinkles

3. Oily Skin

Appears shiny

Enlarged pores

More blackheads and blemishes than other skin types

You probably struggle with oily hair as well

4. Combination Skin

Most common skin type

Medium sized pores

Usually has an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin)

Typically the rest of the face is either smooth even texture or dry

Blackheads are often found around the nose

5.Sensitive Skin

Often has blotchy patches and red spots

EASILY IRRITATED

Prone to rash

Experiences broken capilaries

Fine pores

B O N U S: The Tissue Test

Found this guy on Pinterest and it was accurate for me- try it out and let me know what you think!

Wash and DRY face

Tear tissue into 4 small pieces

Places pieces on your forehead, nose, cheek & chin

Normal Skin: all 4 pieces will stay for a second and then fall off

Dry Skin: all 4 will fall off immediately, like they shouldn’t even stick

Oily Skin: all 4 pieces will stick to your face

Combination Skin: it will stick to your nose or chin

How C O O L was that little test? Let me know if it worked for you or if you have any questions identifying your skin type. As I said before, once you know your skin type, you are able to treat your face for what it needs, not what you THINK it needs- this is super SUPER necessary for maintaining healthy, glowing skin.

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You’re da bomb, bitch. Seriously though I am so happy I can read about this stuff because you know I don’t know a thing about skincare or make up. I barely get by with the basics that you have already taught me!! Love you, keep being your fantastic self and I know BIG things are coming your way.

Ps. I’m definitely trying the tissue thing because I’m not sure if I’m a 3 or 4.